Flowerbed Against Siding

This would be a large pain in the butt.

Flowerbed against siding.

I don t know the dimensions but the bed seems large enough for one or two large containers. This is against the garage which is on a slab foundation. Planters often have dirt that is against the siding of a house. A planting bed next to your house can sometimes lead to excess dirt on the brick or siding.

Raised tiered flower beds are one of the best flower bed ideas for the front of house. They re space saving provide an interesting focal point and are easy to maintain. Then you can use white stone 3 8 to 1 2 inch to provide a fill that will stay dry and prevent the problems that are caused by dirt contacting the siding. In some areas builders waterproof the wall or siding to prevent moisture from entering the wall.

There s an irrigation line direct water line with a hose and the gas line further down in a bricked alcove. Bold and bright flowers can really make a statement and provide a visually stunning contrast and pattern. In some climates it can also cause mildew and may even lead to an increased rate of decay on wood. Not a bad idea per se but if you can lay out a plastic exterior membrane against the concrete first and anchor it and seal the sides.

To use the bed with in ground plants you would have to build a wall inside it so that that house side of the wall is 6 from the siding for airflow weeding. Wooden raised beds can be tiered making them easier to reach for gardeners with mobility issues. I m in northern california with very clay like soil but i think the soil in this bed has been amended over the years. P i am planning on building a raised planter about 2 feet high along an outside wall of my house using block.

I m assuming that the flower bed faces south. If there is not a proper barrier between the siding and the soil in a planter moisture may seep into the wall of the home. There are many different plastic or metal deviders you can use at the back between house garden. Don t allow mature plants to touch your siding or foundation.

Shrubs and plants can also attract pests to your home. My intuition tells me that filling 2 feet of dirt against the siding would probably not be ideal but would like professional advise. Use an inorganic mulch such as landscape rock near the foundation if needed.